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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.40, 1,646.40 and 727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.40, 1,646.40 and 727.60 is: 1,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.40 : 1,646.40 = 727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.40/1,646.40 = 727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.40x = 1,646.40 × 727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.40x = 1,197,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,920.64/1,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.79

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